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TRADE PRESS REPORT I n the world of automotive service tools and equipment, change is happening at a rapid pace. Companies are continually developing new tool and equipment service solutions to help technicians repair today’s vehicles faster and better. And ETI member companies are at the forefront of this change. This 2000 annual ETI Trade Press Report is devoted to a showcase of new products from ETI member companies. Products are divided into different sections, one for each ETI vertical group. As you plan your tool and equipment purchases in the coming year, we think you’ll find a place in your shop for many of the products from these forward-thinking companies. CONTENTS President’s Letter.....................................................50 ETI Membership Roster ...........................................51 Product Showcase ...................................................54 ➥Underhood Technology Group (UTG)....................................................54 ➥Under Car Group (UCG) .........................................................................58 ➥Shop Management and Information Software Group (SMG) ..........60 ➥Collision Repair Group (CRG) ................................................................62 ➥Other Member Companies .....................................................................64 November 2000 49 EQUIPMENT AND TOOL INSTITUTE PO Box 13966 • 10 Laboratory Drive • Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3966 • 919-406-8844 Fax: 919-406-1306 • www.etools.org OFFICERS - 2000 President RICHARD B. LAIMBEER MOTOR Information Systems Vice President Programming FRED B. NICOLSON Garmat USA Vice President Marketing MARK E. HALL Vetronix Corporation Secretary/Treasurer LARRY J. CARTER Car-O-Liner Company Technical Director GREG L. POTTER Snap-on, Inc. Immediate Past President GARY A. McGONEGAL November, 2000 TO: Motor Magazine Readers SUBJECT: Creating World Class Automotive Service Tools and Equipment The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) is an industry association of leading automotive service tools and equipment suppliers. ETI’s primary mission is to help its members obtain technical information used to design and manufacture world class automotive service tools and equipment. ETI sponsors two events that facilitate the exchange of technical information between vehicle manufacturers and ETI members. The first one, Detroit Tech Week, enables ETI members to get advanced information on new vehicles from Detroit-based manufacturers. Japan Tech Week gives ETI members the same opportunity to learn about new vehicles from Japanese manufacturers. Advance information on new systems and materials helps ETI members develop tools and equipment that service the widest possible range of vehicles on the road. That adds up to more value for your equipment purchase dollars. Car-O-Liner Company ETI Vertical Groups give companies that make similar equipment the chance to work on common problems, challenges and opportunities. DIRECTORS JORAN OLSSON • Underhood Technology Group (UTG) keeps members up-todate on all engine performance and emissions-related issues. The Inspection and Maintenance subcommittee tracks the status of state emissions inspection programs. The On-Board Diagnostics & Protocol Interface Review subcommittee reviews OBD-related data for completeness and accuracy and indexes the data for ETI’s TekNet Library. ProSpot International Inc. PATRICK T. RICE ProSpot International Inc. ROBERT L. WILSON Sensors, Inc. CHARLES L. CUNNINGHAM Hennessy Industries, Inc. • Collision Repair Group (CRG) tracks new technologies and materials that affect the repair techniques used by collision shops. JEFFREY L. KERN Hunter Engineering Company • Under Car Group (UCG) is dedicated to the development of equipment that enables repair and service outlets to restore the ride quality of their customers’ vehicles. UCG works on all brake-, steering- and suspension-related issues. KEITH A. KREFT Snap-on, Inc. DAVID E. PATTERSON Mitchell Repair Information Company RICHARD F. BOWLING • Shop Management and Information Software Group (SMG) addresses compatibility and connectivity issues for all computerized shop equipment and shop management systems. SPX Corporation WILLIAM J. EERNISSE Rotary Lift WILLIAM A. EYERDOM Aspire Inc. JEFFERY LAGGES iCARumba ADMINISTRATION Executive Manager JIM LAWRENCE Administrator MICHELLE DUGGINS Technical Manager CHARLIE GORMAN 815-943-3810 50 ETI is proud of its behind-the-scenes work to improve the quality, performance and reliability of automotive service tools and equipment. Take a few minutes to review the latest product offerings from ETI members in the ETI Product Showcase, which starts on page 54. The companies that make these products are dedicated to providing you with the finest automotive service tools and equipment in the world. Sincerely, Richard B. Laimbeer Richard B. Laimbeer President November 2000 One organization — the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) — has demonstrated its commitment to helping you keep up with changing service technology for more than half a century. Now in its 53rd year of service to the industry, ETI remains in step with your needs, automotive technology and your rapidly changing service challenges. The Institute and its member companies focus on developing service solutions before they become your service problems. ETI member companies are dedicated to serving you— to advance the productivity, profitability and UNDERHOOD TECHNOLOGY GROUP Actia, Inc. Alldata Corporation Auto XRay, Incorporated Autodata Limited Blue Streak Electronics Robert Bosch Corporation Car Code Cosworth Pioneering Dataliner EASE Simulation, Inc. EnGenius, Inc. Ethyl Corporation Ferret Instruments, Inc. Hermann Electronic Gmbh Hypertech, Inc. iCARumba Injectoclean S.A. Innova Electronics Corporation Interro Systems K-Line Industries, Inc. Kal Equip Kent-Moore/SPX Corporation Matco Tools McCarney Technologies, Inc. Micro Processor Systems, Inc. Midtronics Mustang Dynamometer NP/Chilton Networkcar Inc. Omitec Instrumentation Limited OTC/SPX Corporation Programma Tools, Inc. QwikLink Diagnostics RTI Technolgies, Inc. Sensors, Inc. Shenzhen SDG-Tellus Auto Service Snap-on Diagnostics Vetronix Corporation I & M SUBCOMMITTEE Alldata Corporation Auto XRay, Incorporated Robert Bosch Corporation Car Code Cosworth Technology Inc. Hermann Electronic Gmbh iCARumba Innova Electronics Corporation Interro Systems Kal Equip Kent-Moore/SPX Corporation Micro Processor Systems, Inc. Mustang Dynamometer NP/Chilton OTC/SPX Corporation QwikLink Diagnostics Sensors, Inc. Snap-on Diagnostics Vetronix Corporation UNDER CAR GROUP Accu Industries, Inc. America Kowa Seiki, Inc. Autodata Limited Car Code Hennessy Industries, Inc. Hunter Engineering Company iCARumba Ingersoll-Rand Co. Maha Maschinenbau Haldenwang OTC/SPX Corporation Pro-Cut International, Inc. RTI Technologies, Inc. Shenzhen SDG-Tellus Auto Service Snap-on Diagnostics Specialty Products Company growth of the automotive service industry by ensuring that the nation’s service bays are the best equipped and its technicians the most highly trained and thoroughly informed in the world. The core of ETI’s service commitment is its technical activities, driven by four vertical groups or “Super Committees” with specially channeled interests. Those Vertical Groups — and the ETI member companies affiliated with each Group — are listed below. When you need service tools and equipment or service information, call one of these ETI member companies. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS & PROTOCOL INTERFACE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE SHOP MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SOFTWARE GROUP Actia, Inc. America Kowa Seiki, Inc. Automotive Technical Resources, Inc. Blue Streak Electronics Robert Bosch Corporation Car Code EASE Simulation, Inc. EnGenius, Inc. Genrad Inc. Hermann Electronic Gmbh Hypertech, Inc. iCARumba Injectoclean S.A. Innova Electronics Corporation Interro Systems K-Line Industries, Inc. Kal Equip Kent-Moore/SPX Corporation McCarney Technologies Inc. Micro Processor Systems, Inc. NP/Chilton Networkcar Inc. OTC/SPX Corporation Programma Tools, Inc. QwikLink Diagnostics Snap-on Diagnostics Vetronix Corporation Alldata Corporation Autodata Limited Automotive Technical Resources, Inc. Car Code Hunter Engineering Company iCARumba Ingersoll-Rand Co. Interro Systems Kent-Moore/SPX Micro Processor Systems, Inc. Motor Information Systems NP/Chilton OTC/SPX Corporation Shenzhen SDG-Tellus Auto Service Vetronix Corporation COLLISION REPAIR GROUP OTHER MEMBER COMPANIES Aspire, Inc. B&B Electronics Mfg. Benwil Global Christie Automotive Products Dealer Equipment and Services/SPX Corporation Garmat USA OnTool Rotary Lift Shure Manufacturing Corporation SPX Corporation Car-O-Liner Celette, Inc. Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. Dataliner Hein-Werner Corporation I-Car Mitchell International ProSpot International, Inc. Shenzhen SDG-Tellus Auto Service Team Blowtherm For more information, contact the Equipment and Tool Institute: 919-406-8844, Fax: 919-406-1306 or visit our website at www.etools.org November 2000 51 PRODUCT SHOWCASE Underhood Technology Group (UTG) Single-Brand PC-Based Scanner If you service fleets of all GM, all Ford or all Chrysler cars and light trucks, the company’s BDM and BDM Pro scan tools. Coverage includes GM and Ford up to and including the 1999 model year for the following systems: ABS, traction control, variable steering and chassis control, among others. Chassis information is provided on flash reprogrammable cartridges, allowing the user to exchange cartridges for more affordable annual updates. Chrysler ABS diagnostic software will be added with future Chassis updates. Blue Streak Electronics need to move customers through quickly. One trained technician can perform diagnostic tests, while others work directly on the vehicle, reducing testing costs. EASE Diagnostics Circle #182 New Laptop Engine Analyzer The Model F-55 EngineLink laptop engine analyzer boasts exclusive Au- Circle #181 Wireless Diagnostic Interface System AutoTap can turn your PC into a fullfeatured diagnostic scanner for just $290. Each unit has the enhanced factory diagnostic readouts for all 1996 and later cars and light trucks from each respective manufacturer. Your desktop or laptop computer gives you a big screen display of digital or gauge-style readouts and enough memory to record several hours of data for playback and review. AutoTap turns off MILs and clears DTCs. Each AutoTap comes complete with a converter module and software. B&B Electronics The Wireless Vehicle Interface (WVI) is an EASE scan tool vehicle Circle #180 Chassis Diagnostic Software Cartridge The new Model BXBD33001 Chassis software cartridge is now available for 54 November 2000 interface set that eliminates the need for cables between the vehicle under test and the PC running EASE diagnostic software. Vehicles up to several hundred feet away can be scanned. Using WVI units, one computer can test up to 16 vehicles in succession. The 900-MHz wireless interface has a 200-foot indoor range and a 500foot line-of-sight range and works with all EASE diagnostic software. The WVI works on all OBD IIcompliant vehicles and currently supports OBD II generic and GM, Ford, Chrysler and Toyota enhanced data in wireless or cabled mode. The WVI is suitable for high-volume shops that toSort leads and smart diagnostics for hassle-free troubleshooting. AutoSort leads take the guesswork out of DIS hookup by automatically determining polarity; just clip on the leads and the AutoSort feature determines the rest—even firing order. Smart diagnostics display messages take the technician right to the problem with simple English prompts like “Check spark plug #3.” The EngineLink works on any distributor or DIS engine without the need to know vehicle-specific make or model data. The analyzer’s AutoTest feature gives a quick engine performance profile in seconds at the touch of a button. The EngineLink troubleshoots a full range of ignition, starting/charging and fuel delivery problems by testing injectors, sensors, drivers and other electrical components. The ergonomically designed keypad serves both left-handed and right-handed technicians. Ferret Instruments Circle #183 OBD II System Tester A/C Refrigerant Service Center The KM9615 OBD II System Tester is an economical tool for performing generic OBD II system diagnostics on all OBD IIcompliant vehicles— domestic, Asian and European models — supporting HBCC, DLCP and ISO communications protocols. Features include a large LCD screen capable of displaying four lines x 20 characters of data, an easyto-use six-button keypad and a heavyduty J1962 diagnostic cable. Technicians can access online help, read and erase generic codes, view live and freeze frame data and display and customize charts. Other functions include trouble code definitions, O 2 monitor test, continuous and noncontinuous tests and on-board systems control. Kal Equip The ACR2000 is a complete air conditioning service center for R-134a refrigerant. It recovers, recycles, evacuates and recharges refrigerant systems quickly, accurately and automatically. The entire process can be done with only two connections to the vehicle. Innovations include a built-in refrigerant identifier to protect against contamination and a printer for shop records, customer verification and GM warranty authorization codes. The unit also features a maintenancefree oilless vacuum pump. KentMoore Div., SPX Circle #186 Unique Thru-Bolt Air Ratchet Profile Plus 3⁄8" Air Ratchet provides numerous benefits to the technician, Circle #184 Lab Scope Module The CJMax is a two-channel automotive oscilloscope module for use with the company’s Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). It saves and recalls waveforms quickly via the touch-screen display. Select a component to test and the scope will configure itself aut o m a t i c a l l y. The unit features cursors for accurate waveform analysis and a USB serial port. An optional OBD II module will be offered in the future. Injectoclean Circle #185 including a thru-hole bolt clearance that reduces the need for deep sockets. The ratchet and socket assembly is 30% smaller than conventional types, resulting in greater access to tight work areas. The tool delivers 60 ft-lb of maximum torque for easier and quicker removal of fasteners. The fingertip throttle provides precise speed control and a quick socket release button makes changing sockets a snap. Matco Tools Circle #187 Updated OBD II Software Updated software is now available for the existing GFC automotive cartridge used with the MPSI Pro-Link Plus. The update includes coverage for all domestic and imported OBD IIcompliant vehicles. In addition to generic OBD coverage, the GFC cartridge offers extended coverage for 1998-99 GM, Ford and Chrysler products, including enhanced ABS and transmission system diagnostics. The GFC cartridge also provides diagnostic information for light-duty truck diesel applications, making it especially suitable for a mixed-fleet maintenance facility. The cartridge also provides an interface to the company’s award-winning SpectraGas portable five-gas analyzer. MPSI Circle #188 Engine Sludge Removal System The Model 83000 Engine Oil Service Solution removes the varnish, carbon and sludge deposits regular oil changes leave behind. The machine dissolves the molecular bond between contaminants and internal engine parts thanks to a special chemical added to the oil while the engine is running. Pressure forces the cleaner into every oil passage and return gallery. Positive suction action then circulates the oil, removing loosened solids without clogging the oil pickup screen or damaging seals. The self-contained process takes continued on page 56 November 2000 55 about a half-hour. A powered discharge function transfers waste oil to a storage container quickly and cleanly. You can then dispose of it following standard waste oil procedures. No electrical connection is needed; power is supplied by standard shop air. With the machine’s built-in gauges, you can check the integrity of the engine bearings. You can also check engine oil pressure and the condition of the oil pump to determine if any problems exist. Robinair Div., SPX pounds per minute, this machine will make short work of any size system. Circle #189 Electrical System Diagnostic Tester The new Model EECS304A MicroVAT tester provides battery and Protect yourself in today’s confusing a/c market with its growing number of contaminated systems. Instead of illegally mixing refrigerants and voiding out the warranties of both your a/c recovery machine and the vehicle’s compressor, you can recover the blended refrigerants with the 1055XL. Truly portable at 32 pounds, this unit goes wherever you need it. White Industries Circle #191 Multifunction Diagnostic Platform The Genisys is a multidimensional diagnostic tool that currently performs state-ofthe-art scanning. In the future, addon modules will offer lab scope, gas a n a l y z e r, PCM reflashing and graphing meter functions. The unit offers a full-color screen, “scroll and click” navigation and “zoom” graphics features. OTC Div., SPX Circle #193 GM Windows-Based Service Programming System The Service Programming System is the only system on the market that Universal PC-Based OBD II Diagnostic Scanner Model AT123 AutoTap Pro displays generic and enhanced trouble codes starter test results within 5 seconds. A complete system check, which includes battery, starter and alternator testing, typically can be performed in under a minute. The tool is also capable of testing discharged batteries down to 1 volt, eliminating the timeconsuming charge-before-test requirement. Other features include a fancooled 50-amp load for accurate alternator testing under loaded conditions, digital multimeter mode, as well as comprehensive data display for battery volts, available amps, impedance rating, starter draw, starting voltage, charging amps, battery diagnosis and alternator and diode diagnosis. Snap-on Diagnostics Circle #190 A/C Refrigerant Recovery Unit The 1055XL “catch all” refrigerant recovery unit is a versatile machine with many applications. With an extremely fast liquid recovery mode of 3.5 56 November 2000 does not require the use of a scan tool to flash General Motors OBD I and OBD II vehicle control modules. It allows the use of any IBM-compatible PC, without the expense of purchasing a special computer system. No hardware setup or configuration is required. EASE Diagnostics for all 1996 and later OBD II GM, Ford and Chrysler domestic passenger cars and light trucks. The unit turns off MILs, clears DTCs and doesn’t require the operator to be a computer expert. The device can show up to eight large gauge-style or digital readouts on the PC screen and can log up to several hours of parameters in the PC’s memory. The unit comes complete with converter module, cables and software. B&B Electronics Circle #192 Circle #194 5-Gas Emissions Analyzer The AG420 portable analyzer features BAR 97 accuracy and less than one-minute warmup time. It allows technicians to analyze all five gases, including NOx, using the road to apply the proper load. The analyzer displays information independently on its built-in liquid-crystal display, on a PC monitor or on the manufacturer’s Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). Graphic or numerical display of gas concentrations can be selected, and the unit can be operated on battery voltage or 110-volt AC power. Injectoclean Circle #195 DIS Ignition Module & kV Tester The KM2993 kV/DIS/Coil Tester digitally displays realtime kV measurements, has an LED for good/bad status, displays rpm during a module test and contains eight memory locations for kV tests. You can scroll easily through readings, simulate most DIS/computer signals and test a DIS system under a wide range of rpm settings. The unit works on most ignition systems and can be powered by an internal 9volt battery or vehicle power. It includes a three-digit LED display, red and black hippo clips, a 15-pin “D” connector, DIS module pin adapters and a detailed instruction manual. Kal Equip Circle #196 Low-Profile Sockets & Ratchets Profile Plus sockets and ratchets feature a low-profile design that allows them to fit into tight work areas. The sockets have 36 teeth to improve a technician’s swing area. The finish is black oxide, with a red ring for SAE sizes and a blue ring for metric sizes. The ratchets feature a thrubolt design to go over long studs. An adapter is included for use with conventional sockets. Matco Tools Circle #197 Automatic A/C Service System The Cool-Tech 134a A/C Service System (Model 342000) automates a/c service from start to finish. Using temperature probes and service hoses, it gives technicians a snapshot of the system’s operation. You can print the information, too. It verifies the refrigerant type, then recovers, recycles, evacuates and recharges. It even drains system oil continued on page 58 once the job is finished. Automatic operation guarantees service consistency from job to job and technician to technician, says the manufact u r e r. Pushing just a single button starts the r e c o v e r y, evacuation and recycling processes. Robinair Div., SPX microprocessor control, pressure detection and single-pass auto air purge. Additional features include an internal weight scale, a permanently mounted cylinder, easyto-understand digital readouts, a solenoid-controlled gauge manifold and pressure protection. RTI Technologies the unit the optimal product for emergency starting in passenger car Circle #198 Circle #200 Battery chargers in the value-oriented White Lightning line are engi- Electronic A/C Leak Detector The Model 16600 Electronic Leak Detector uses proven corona dis- charge technology to find leaks fast. Features include one-hand operation—the 16-inch gooseneck probe holds its position—plus audible and visual leak indicators that increase in frequency as the tip gets nearer to a high concentration of refrigerant. A volume control lets you adjust the audible signal to the volume that’s right for the background noise in the shop or at the job site. Robinair Div., SPX Circle #199 Digital Refrigerant-Handling System The advanced features of the Model RHS780 Digital A/C Refrigerant Handling System permit speedy, accurate and reliable automated a/c service. Features include a heavy-duty compressor with true single-pass technology, a large fan-cooled condenser, two-stage deep-vacuum pump for rapid evacuation, advanced Direct Ignition/Coil-On-Plug Adapter Set and light truck applications. Snap-on Diagnostics Circle #202 Value-Rated Battery Chargers The new EEIG100A Direct Ignition/Coil-on-Plug Adapter Set pro- vides for quick diagnosis of secondary ignition systems found on many latemodel vehicles. It’s designed to connect nonintrusively for use with Snap-on oscilloscopes. Results typically can be displayed in 5 minutes or less to eliminate the secondary ignition system as a possible cause of the problem. Snap-on Diagnostics Circle #201 Portable Engine Starter The hand-held EECS305A Lightning Engine Starter is a compact, lightweight 12-volt DC power source capable of starting vehicles with drained or discharged batteries. New low-impedance, advanced lead-acid battery technology reportedly makes neered to exceed the heavy demands of the automotive repair market with such features as outdoor-rated 4gauge tangle-free cables, 500-amp clamps and a welded and dipped transformer for extended service life. The system also uses a patented multidiode rectifier for additional reliability. All chargers in the line carry a five-year warranty. White Industries Circle #203 Under Car Group (UCG) New Wheel Bearing Removal Tool The No. 6490 HubTamer can cut 50% off the time it takes to replace front wheel bearings, according to the manufacturer. The set includes everything needed to remove the vehicle’s hub and to remove the old bearings and install new ones. The entire job can be done without removing the knuckle assembly, continued on page 60 58 November 2000 which eliminates unnecessary frontend alignments. The HubTamer’s press is designed for use with an impact wrench to speed up the procedure. Included in the set are bearing removal and installation adapters, a bearing race and tie-rod remover and tooling for use on most domestic and imported vehicles. OTC Div., SPX Circle #204 Brake Rotor Measuring System Discus Rotor Measuring System is a patented device that measures rotor thickness and runout, then compares them to manufacturers’ specifications. The system consists of two pieces—a hand-held computer/ printer and a remote measuring tool. The two pieces communicate with each other via infrared signal. The remote measuring tool straddles the rotor and transmits information to the computer unit, where it’s compared to known vehicle specifications. A summary can then be printed out with the push of a button. ProCut International Circle #205 Laser Wheel Alignment System The Laser 4 Wheel Alignment System provides complete instrumentation to do fast and accurate fourwheel alignments on cars and light trucks. Laser beams precisely measure front and rear toe, while a digital g a u g e with advanced gravity sensors measures c a s t e r, camber and SAI. The system is fast, easy to use and affordable, requiring no expensive software updates. An optional Smart Laser Module allows you to record before & after measurements and print the results. New adapters available for the first time in 2000 allow the system to be used for heavy-duty trucks. RTI Technologies 1794) with large tilting saddle platforms and brakes on two wheels, plus two floor jacks, with 2 1⁄2 and 3-ton capacities ( N o s . 1503 and 1504, respectively), designed to withstand the daily abuse of a busy shop. All four jacks in the line come standard with a built-in safety overload system. OTC Div., SPX Circle #206 Shop Management and Information Software Group (SMG) Transaxle Repair Kit This transaxle repair tool kit (Model 8659) contains all the tools necessary Circle #208 Wireless Hand-Held Information System Combining the resources of today’s leading automotive technology com- to repair the 42LE automatic transmission found on such Chrysler vehicles as the Concorde, 300M, LHS and Intrepid. The kit contains 39 tools designed specifically to properly service and repair these transaxles. Miller Special Tools Div., SPX Circle #207 Affordably Priced Shop Equipment The Stinger line of shop equipment is made to exacting standards and backed by the company’s Lifetime Marathon Warranty. The line includes two 1000-pound-capacity transmission jacks (Nos. 1793 and panies—ATRi, Aspire, EASE and others—Integrated Service Solutions (ISS) introduces the ATRisys family of products. Now, reportedly for the first time, a Windows-based product line integrates shop management, training, diagnostic information, a hotline and the most powerful scan tool in the industry into one seamless environment. Aspire Circle #209 continued on page 62 60 November 2000 Electronic Automotive Repair Information The Motor/Alldata System is a complete information source that in- Guide. It’s user-friendly, with easy-touse Windows-based technology using point-and-click graphics. The Motor/Alldata System is a logically organized business tool, designed to “think” like an experienced technician to diagnose problems quickly and accurately, increase parts and labor sales, reduce billing omissions and comebacks and boost customer satisfaction. Motor Information Systems Circle #210 Service Slants on CD-ROM cludes: technical service bulletins; vehicle identification information; diagnostic, test and repair procedures; wiring diagrams and component locations; specifications; tuneup procedures; maintenance schedules; and the complete Motor Parts & Labor This new CD-ROM application contains over 5000 Service Slants and technical illustrations from OE and aftermarket Technical Service Bulletins. Published in MOTOR Magazine from 1980 Shure ® THE CUSTOM Series ® on, they cover vehicles from 1974 to 2000. The easy-to-use program lets you look up problems by repair category and year and make of vehicle. Motor Information Systems Circle #100 Import Service Information This Import Auto Service Manual for 2001 offers information designed for the professional technician. Features include a new easy-to-read format, quickreference sections, exploded-view illustrations, diagrams and charts, simple removal and installation procedures, complete coverage of suspension components and complete coverage of repair procedures from drivetrain to chassis and all associated components. Nichols Publishing Circle #212 Collision Repair Group (CRG) Overhead Welding Station Longo Toyota El Monte, CA BEST IN THE INDUSTRY. BUILT TO LAST. shureusa.com Circle #23 62 November 2000 800-227-4873 The PR-10 resistance spot welding system is now available in a ceiling-mounted version. All components are stored overhead, leaving the floor free of cables, air hoses and welding guns. The systems is always connected and ready to weld, and stores out of the way when not in use. The unit features an advanced continued on page 64 weld control system with squeeze, weld, hold and wait cycles, all controlled by a single button. Other advantages include a weight-balanced welding head, 6mm weld nugget diameter and 10,000 amps at the welding tips, powerful enough to weld through primers and sealers between panels. Options include an overhead MIG welding and dent-pulling station. An additional bridge with a MIG welding station can be added to the existing overhead track system. ProSpot new features include a 6-inch increase in rise, allowing more headroom and Fluid Containment Workbenches Circle #213 workspace under the vehicle; new-generation rolling jacks that glide easier and require less maintenance; an improved Dual Protection Sentinel Lock System, with fewer moving parts for greater reliability; and a technicianfriendly joystick-style lock release. All the new four-post lifts meet the latest ANSI/ALI ALCTV standards, effective April 1, 2000. The lift shown is available in three wheelbase lengths (up to 2061⁄2 inches), and as an alignment rack with rolling bridge and wheel gauges. It’s also available with a versatile open-yoke design for easy access to the front or rear of vehicles. Capacity for all models is 12,000 pounds. Rotary Lift forced top with a 1⁄2-inch lip on all sides and are strong enough to accept partsholding devices. An offset drain allows fluid to be contained in a removable tank. A locking drawer secures regularly used tools and materials. All Fluid Containment benches feature heavy-gauge steel construction, two horizontal leg braces and welded legs for added strength and rigidity. Two rigid and two swivel casters provide easy mobility about the shop. Shure Mfg. Versatile Spot Welding System The PR-8 resistance spot welding system can handle all your welding Circle #215 Mobile Computer Center needs, including two-sided spot welding, single-sided spot welding, spot hammer welding, washer welding, nut-and-bolt welding, carbon shrinking and contact shrinking. The unit features a Smart spot gun, 715-volt output, air cooling and a microprocessor program with six menus. ProSpot Circle #214 Other Member Companies New Four-Post Lifts Four-post lifts in the new 123 Series (Model SMO123-EL2 shown) are designed to add greater productivity and value to an end user’s business. Key 64 November 2000 Model 030465 Tear-Down and Fluid Containment benches feature a rein- Circle #217 Custom-Design Workbenches Model 019128 Custom Series workbenches have a stylish appearance cou- The Model 80014 Mobile Technology Center contains everything needed to house a complete computer system. F e a tures include a separ a t e C P U compartment with a built-in cooling fan and air filter, slide-out printer and keyboard drawers and a raised monitor stand with tie-downs. The unit also has a hardwood maple top, an internal power supply with six-plug power strip and four heavy-duty locking swivel casters. Shure Mfg. pled with strength and utility, making them a welcome addition to any service area. The series offers a variety of bench tops—stainless steel, steel and hardwood—all strong enough to meet many daily workloads, plus a number of bench configurations to fit your individual requirements. Custom workbenches come in three different styles—stationary, portable and wallmounted. Shure Mfg. Circle #216 Circle #218